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Facing the Beast Within:

The Anxiety of Cameron Poole

BOOK 1 in the Order of the Stones series

Cameron Poole has a problem, a big problem: he’s a bully magnet who struggles with anxiety. Being the smallest sixth-grader at his summer camp, everything around him triggers his everyday struggles with anxiety, his Beast, making it impossible for him to do the same things other kids can do. In a constant state of worry, Cameron feels like a perpetual failure, his self-esteem crushed. That’s bad enough, but when Cameron learns that mythical monsters are trying to invade his camp, things go from bad to worse.

Can Cameron control his anxiety and confront his Beast while battling an army of minotaurs, banshees, ghouls, golems, and other nightmarish monsters?

Buckle up and get ready for a thrilling adventure!

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Cameron and the Shadow-wraiths:

A Battle of Anxiety vs. Trust

BOOK 2 in the Order of the Stones series

THEY’RE IN THE SHADOWS . . . WAITING!

Last summer, Cameron defeated the Demon Lord, Malphas, and saved New Orleans. He thought the Agarthan nightmare was over, but he was wrong . . . dead wrong.

Shadow-wraiths have come to Earth and have abducted one of Cameron’s friends. He has no choice but to stand up to his anxiety, if he can, and use his newly discovered magic to fight. But when someone close to him perishes, Cameron’s anxiety will blossom into a supernova of fear and doubt. Can he confront his anxiety, his Beast, while at the same time choosing who will live and who will suffer a fate worse than death?

Get ready for more spine-tingling battles against the monsters of Agartha as Cameron and his friends learn to use their Earth-magic in defense of the world they love.

Strap in and get ready for some laughter, excitement, and tears.

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I Hate It When Aliens Do That

THE ALIENS ARE COMING FOR US ALL!

Jimmy Turkelson, a relatively insignificant and always scared seventh grader, spends his days at Tower Middle School evading bullies and trying to avoid notice; a mouse hiding in the shadows when everyone feels like a cat. But when the Zanthoid spaceship lands outside his school, everything changes.

It is the first wave of the attack. The aliens are invading so they can take every drop of water from Earth. Those who survive the unwinnable war will be left to perish on a barren wasteland after the Zanthoids finish stripping the planet of its resources. Only Jimmy, a collection of unusual friends, and a friendly alien named Gorgalsheef stand between the Zanthoid Empire and the destruction of Humanity.

But when Jimmy comes face-to-face with the vicious alien commander, Kralwak, will he coward and run away, as Jimmy usually does, or will he stand and fight to save the world?

HAS HUMANITY MET ITS END?

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Facing the Beast Within has won all these awards!

Winner of the MOM’S CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Winner of the 2023 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD for CHILDREN’S FICTION

Winner of the 2023 NYC BIG BOOK AWARD for MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

Winner of the 2024 BRAG MEDALLION for MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

Recipient of CIPA EVVY BOOK AWARD

Currently: CIBA GERTRUDE WARNER BOOK AWARD

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Recipient of READER’S FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW

Winner of the 2024 INDIE READER DISCOVERY AWARD for MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

FACING THE BEAST WITHIN

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I HATE IT WHEN ALIENS DO THAT

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27th novel from Internationally Published

New York Times bestselling author, Mark Cheverton

New York Times Best Selling Author

Mark Cheverton

When Mark self-published his first Minecraft-inspired novel, Invasion of the Overworld in 2013, he didn’t really expect the book to be significant. But when it reached #29 on Amazon’s Top 100 and the publishers started calling, Mark knew he’d struck a nerve with kids. After 10 years, Mark has written 27 novels that have appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers lists. They’ve been published in 31 countries, translated into 27 languages, and over 2 million copies have been sold worldwide.

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Book 2 in the Order of the Stones Series

THEY’RE IN THE SHADOWS . . . WAITING!

Last summer, Cameron defeated the Demon Lord, Malphas, and saved New Orleans. He thought the Agarthan nightmare was over, but he was wrong . . . dead wrong.

Shadow-wraiths have come to Earth and have abducted one of Cameron’s friends. He has no choice but to stand up to his anxiety, if he can, and use his newly-discovered magic to fight. But when someone close to him perishes, Cameron’s anxiety will blossom into a supernova of fear and doubt.

Can he confront his anxiety, his Beast, while at the same time choosing who will live and who will suffer a fate worse than death?

Get ready for more spine-tingling battles against the monsters of Agartha as Cameron and his friends learn to use their Earth-magic in defense of the world they love.

Strap in and get ready for some laughter, excitement, and tears.

Other Books

Invasion of the Overworld

Mark’s first Minecraft-inspired novel about Gameknight999; the one that started it all!

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The Giant’s Giant

Take a walk with Brianna MineShaker, as she struggles to save the giants of StoneHold before the evil Scavengers destroy everyone she loves. This dystopian adventure will keep readers on the edge of their seat with all the action and suspect you’ve come to expect from Mark’s books.

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Theft of the Giant’s Soul

Accused of a crime she did not commit, Lacy StormChaser must prove her innocence by capturing the Scavengers who stole the TruthStone. If she fails, her family will be exiled from StoneHold, a fate that would mean death. But what she learns about the Scavenger’s real plan makes her blood run cold. She can’t fail . . . every giants’ life depends on her.

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Cameron and the Shadow Wraiths

Book 2 in the Order of the Stones series

Coming in 2024

Cameron’s battles with the monsters of Agartha are not done. Shadow-wraiths have abducted a childhood friend, and Cameron must surrender himself to those terrifying monsters if he’s going to save her life. But the Shadow-wraiths have something special in mind for Cameron, something that will bring ruin to New Orleans if not the world.

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PODCAST APPEARANCES

OneMicNite (October, 2023)

In this interview, I’ll be talking about my fantasy novel, Facing the Beast Within, and the difficult circumstances that led me to write this multi-award-winning novel.

For the Moms Podcast (October, 2023)

In this interview, I had the chance to talk with Jessie and Ashley about Facing the Beast Within. We discussed anxiety, parenting, and a host of other topics.

 

The Connected Community Podcast (October, 2023)

In this interview, I had the chance to talk with Nicky Yazbek about my Minecraft novels, Facing the Beast Within, anxiety and a number of other topics.

The Author’s Alcove Podcast (October, 2023)

In this interview, I spoke with Agnew Wolfe on the Strength, Love, and Healing with Author’s Alcove Podcast.

 

The Mom’s Made Plans Podcast (December, 2023)

In this interview, I spoke with Julie Redmond on her Podcast. We had a great discussion!

Praise for FACING THE BEAST WITHIN

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Cheverton’s middle-grade fantasy series starter shares a timely tale of childhood anxiety about a young camper assisting in a battle to save Earth … A compelling fantasy adventure with intriguing self-help elements.

– Kirkus Reviews

 

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Facing the Beast Within is a fantastic, emotive, and multi-layered adventure that will satisfy young readers everywhere. I can’t wait to see more from this enthralling and socially conscious series.

– K.C. Finn

  Readers’ Favorite – 5-star review

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Mark Cheverton paints a landscape of magic, distress, friendship, and strife in Facing the Beast Within: The Anxiety of Cameron Poole. As the first of a new series, it’s an exciting burst onto a new scene; it kept me on the edge of my seat with uncertainty and begs for more installments—soon!

– Audrey Davis

  Independent Book Reviews

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Middle graders and libraries catering to them who choose Facing the Beast Within for its magical realism and fantasy adventure premise will thus find plenty of fodder for group and book club discussion about the roots of anxiety and how it can be addressed, making Facing the Beast Within a top recommendation both for its entertainment value and for its educational prowess.

– Diane Donovan

  Midwest Book Reviews

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This is an awesome book!! Cameron is down to earth and relatable—a kid with lots of worries, just like me. Facing the Beast Within is a great read for anyone dealing with anxiety and the people who love them too.

– Ania, age 12,

  Kids’ Book Buzz

– Ania, age 12,

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Kids in my practice have flocked to Mark Cheverton’s books for years! This book really helps kids struggling with anxiety to feel understood and empowered.

– Dr. Jennifer Smitken

  Psychologists/Clinical Director

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